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Alzheimer’s care in South Salem incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. South Salem memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in South Salem, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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The food is excellent in fact they overfeed us and the staff is very helpful and very kind I really have nothing bad to say about this facility I have fallen a couple of times and nursing staff is here...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Our whole family felt blessed to have Mother cared for by The Carlyle House. The entire staff treated Mother like a queen and truly loved her. I have never experienced such a warm family atmosphere...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Carlyle House is an assisted living community located in Kettering, Ohio, in beautiful Montgomery County and home to just over 56,000 people. Kettering is a beautiful city in the Dayton area with lots of parks, walking trails, golf and recreational amenities Residents will enjoy getting out...
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The experience has been good, they are short handed. The price was cheaper than most and at the time was the only place close that would take him.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Laurelwood Assisted Living is an assisted living community with a special neighborhood for the Memory impaired located in Dayton, Ohio in Greene county. For seniors that enjoy nature, plants, and flowers, Laurelwood Senior Living is perfectly located. The Cox Arboretum and Gardens Metropark is...
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I think it's a great price for the 1 bedroom apartment she has. I do think the weekly cleaning could improve. The laundry service is excellent !! $5 load, clothes is returned folded and placed on her bed....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I would recommend the facility for dementia residents. There has been a recent turnover with some staffing. So, it's a new learning curve right now. So we'll need to see how balance works out with training...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lincolnshire Place was designed to care for and enhance the lives of seniors with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Lincolnshire Place Features: - 41 unit secured residence designed specifically for dementia care. - Town Square complete with a potting shed, craft center, beauty shop,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Versailles Health Care Center is a beautiful 112-bed skilled nursing facility located in rural Darke County, Ohio. We pride ourselves in having a home-like environment providing 24 hour a day nursing services. We have a secure 25-bed Alzheimer’s Unit with an enclosed courtyard, covered...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Both of my parents are at The Suites of Walnut Creek. Even though they are at different levels of care, they are are side by side and together most of the time. The staff is very caring and attentive. And,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Serve as resident ambassador. I visit residents who are not well. Greet new residents to welcome them.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We have had a family member at Wright for almost three years. The staff is very attentive and sincerely care about him. They feel like family. I am worried recently with the amount of staff turn over. Not...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
When you enter Wright Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, you enter a community of compassion. You’ll see it in our people and in our service. We are committed to meeting the individual needs of our residents, families, and community. It’s this community of compassion and attention to individual...

Cost of memory care in South Salem, IN

The average cost of senior living in South Salem is $7,560 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mooreland, IN with an average of $4,780 per month.

Memory care costs in South Salem, IN, vs. nearby cities

South Salem, IN
$7,560/mo
$8,198/mo

Memory care costs in South Salem, IN, vs. state and national averages

South Salem, IN
$7,560/mo
$4,944/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in South Salem, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,560/mo

Memory care costs in South Salem, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,729/mo
Studio
$5,096/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,043/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,311/mo

Senior living costs in South Salem vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Salem, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Salem, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$7,560/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,628/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$6,311/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
South Salem, IN:$7,560/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
South Salem, IN:$4,628/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
South Salem, IN:$6,311/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in South Salem, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in South Salem and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in South Salem, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Salem have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Salem, IN$5,651/mo$4,668/mo+21.1%
Indiana$5,890/mo$5,412/mo+8.8%
National$5,646/mo$5,494/mo+2.8%
South Salem, IN
2024 average cost:$5,651/mo
2023 average cost:$4,668/mo
Percent change:+21.1%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$5,890/mo
2023 average cost:$5,412/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,646/mo
2023 average cost:$5,494/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Salem

Recent reviews for memory care in South Salem

Brookdale Oakwood (Offering HealthPlus) in Dayton, OH

4.8
It's the place for assisted living. When my mom passed they treated my dad like one of their own residences. They are caring, compassionate, nurturing, and have great communication. I would recommend this community to others.

Landings of Sidney

3.8
I care deeply for my sister and only want the best for her. After touring other facilities within a 40 mile radius, I found the Landings had everything I felt my sister could need and care she could use daily. It is in the city she grew up in with friends and family. It is early in her stay at ...
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River Oaks in Miamisburg, OH

5.0
I did just have this conversation with a friend and recommended this facility to her for a family member. You cannot beat River Oaks for their care and concern. It felt more like a family instead of an institution. The cost, surprisingly enough, is lower than facilities that aren't nearly as ...
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South Salem review score based on 233 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 233 reviews of 38 South Salem memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Salem review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Salem review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
South Salem, IN38 facilities
8.3
Union City, IN49 facilities
8.5
Saratoga, IN38 facilities

Review subcategories for South Salem memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 233 reviews of 38 South Salem memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Salem resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
South Salem, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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South Salem memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Salem memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Salem, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Salem memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in South Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
71.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
68.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
47.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.6%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Salem memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Salem Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Salem, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Salem memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Salem, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in South Salem memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Salem memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in South Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Salem, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.8%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
36.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.2%
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State regulations for memory care in South Salem

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in South Salem protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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